activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 7
- Employment Placement Support Union Hiring and Representation FacilitationOperates a hiring hall and dispatch system to connect union members with employment opportunities in the theatrical and moving picture industries, facilitating reliable job placement and work coordination.
- Facilitating employment for members Union Hiring and Representation FacilitationOperates a hiring hall and dispatch system to connect its members with work opportunities in various crafts within the entertainment industry.
- Member Education and Benefits Support Member Education & Regional CollaborationProduces educational videos to help members understand their benefits under the National Benefits Fund and conducts regular membership and executive board meetings to inform and engage the membership.
- Production Crew Dispatch and Hiring Services Professional Event Crew ServicesOperates a hiring hall and dispatch system to connect members with employment opportunities, providing well-trained, professional, and reliable crews for event production across Southern Arizona. Supplies skilled personnel in specialized crafts including rigging, audio, video, lighting, theatrical carpentry, fly rail operations, scenic painting, and motorized chain hoist repair.
- Production Crew Services Professional Event Crew ServicesProvides highly skilled, professional crews for live events and production across a range of crafts including rigging, audio, video, lighting, theatrical carpentry, fly rail operations, scenic painting, and motorized chain hoist repair. These services are delivered to major venues, producers, and promoters throughout Southern Arizona.
- Providing skilled crews for event production Professional Event Crew ServicesSupplies well-trained, professional, and reliable crews for event production, including various crafts such as rigging, audio, video, theatrical carpentry, lighting, and more, to major venues, producers, and promoters throughout Southern Arizona.
- Union Governance and Member Engagement Board Governance & Member VotingConducts regular membership meetings and executive board meetings to support union governance, decision-making, and member involvement in organizational affairs.
advocacy · 3
- Advocating for safe and fair working conditions Union Representation for Industry-Specific WorkersUses collective bargaining and collective action to protect safe and fair working conditions for professionals in the entertainment industry.
- Workplace Advocacy and Collective Bargaining Union Representation for Industry-Specific WorkersEngages in collective bargaining and collective action to advocate for safe, fair working conditions for theatrical and moving picture industry professionals.
- Workplace Advocacy and Collective Bargaining Union Representation for Industry-Specific WorkersEngages in collective bargaining and collective action to protect safe and fair working conditions for theatrical and moving picture industry professionals.
capacity building · 2
- Member Education and Communication Member Education & Regional CollaborationProduces educational videos about the National Benefits Fund and provides online tools for members to access resources, manage accounts, and subscribe to mailing lists for updates on union issues. Includes support for personal settings and communication preferences.
- Providing member resources and account management Member Education & Regional CollaborationOffers online access to resources and tools for union members to manage their accounts, personal settings, and subscriptions to mailing lists, and produces educational videos to help members understand their benefits under the National Benefits Fund.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Advocating for worker protections through collective bargaining and action collective_bargainingThe organization advances and protects safe and fair working conditions for its members in the entertainment industry by engaging in collective bargaining and collective action.
- Collective bargaining and collective action to secure worker protections collective_bargainingThe union advances safe and fair working conditions for entertainment industry workers through collective bargaining agreements and organized collective action, leveraging group power to negotiate with employers.
- Collective bargaining and collective action to secure worker protections collective_bargainingThe union advances safe and fair working conditions by negotiating on behalf of members through collective bargaining and mobilizing collective action when necessary, particularly in the entertainment industry.
- Democratic and representative union governance democratic_union_governanceThe organization operates as a democratic institution, giving members a voice and vote in union affairs through regular membership meetings and an executive board structure to manage operations and decision-making.
- Democratic and representative union governance democratic_union_governanceThe union operates through a democratic structure that includes membership meetings and an elected executive board, ensuring members have a voice in decision-making while enabling efficient management of union affairs.
- Democratic and representative union governance democratic_union_governanceThe union operates as a democratic institution with member-driven decision-making through regular meetings and elected leadership, ensuring accountability and engagement in union affairs.
- Employment referral and flexible staffing employment_referral_and_flexible_staffingThe organization connects members with employers based on skills and experience, and offers flexible staffing solutions tailored to the specific needs and budgets of various events and productions.
- Employment referral based on skills and job history employment_referralThe union connects members to employment opportunities by matching individual qualifications—such as job history, education, and skills—with employer needs, supporting workforce placement in the industry.
- Employment referral based on skills and job history employment_referralThe union connects members to employment opportunities by matching employer needs with members’ qualifications, including job history, education, and skills, to support workforce placement.
- Flexible staffing and pricing for event-based labor needs flexible_staffing_and_pricingThe union tailors labor rates and crew size to the specific demands of events—such as corporate functions, theatrical productions, and concerts—enabling service across a range of budgets and scales.
- Flexible staffing and pricing for event-based labor needs flexible_staffing_and_pricingThe union tailors labor rates and crew size to the specific demands of events, accommodating a range of show types, budgets, and scales—from corporate functions to concerts—ensuring accessibility and responsiveness.
- Member education and engagement via digital tools member_engagementThe union strengthens member participation and understanding of benefits through educational video content and a secure online portal that enables access to resources, communication, and account management.
- Member education through video content member_education_via_videoEducational videos are used to improve members’ understanding and management of contract-based benefits, enhancing their ability to navigate union-provided entitlements.
- Member engagement and communication via digital platforms member_communication_and_engagementThe union uses a verified member registration system and online portal to distribute information, provide access to resources, and maintain engagement on labor issues, ensuring timely and secure communication with members.
- Member engagement and resource provision via digital platforms member_portal_and_educationThe organization uses online registration systems and member portals to provide resources, manage settings, distribute information, and facilitate communication, thereby supporting member engagement and understanding of benefits.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates and enforces contracts with employers to ensure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions
Hiring Hall
Referral system that connects employers with qualified union stagehands and technicians for events and productions
Training/Education
Provides educational resources and skill development opportunities for members in various stagecraft disciplines
relationships · 24
who they work with
- Arizona Opera Company Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Arizona Pro Sound Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Arizona Theatre Company Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Brede Exposition Services Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Broadway In Tucson Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Call Steward Partner — Utilizes Call Steward as its dispatch system for members.
- Centennial Hall Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Freeman Decorating Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Global Experience Specialists Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- IATSE Network — Local 415 is a local chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
- IATSE Network — Local 415 is a local chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
- Marriott Starr Pass Resort Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- National Benefits Fund Government — Administers benefits under the IATSE contract
- Shepard Exposition Services Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Sonora Theater Works Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Temple of Music and Art Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Tucson Convention Center Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- UA Presents Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- UnionActive Government — Platform provider for the union's website and member services
- UnionActive Government — Powered the iatse415.org website, providing the platform for member services and communication.
- UnionActive Network — Powered by UnionActive, indicating a technological or network affiliation.
- University of Arizona School of Dance Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- University of Arizona School of Music Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.
- Westin La Paloma Partner — Provides skilled personnel to the organization.